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As schools are preparing to begin another year, flu season is lurking around the corner. Flu can spread quickly and cause 32 million missed school days in a single year, so its imperative child care providers understand the best tips to stop the infection. The trained staff with Imagination Childcare Academy are no strangers to flu season and has offered some tips they’ve found helpful in keeping their school healthy year-round. 

4 Ways Schools & Child Care Providers Can Stop the Spread of Flu

1. Personal Hygiene

Children should be instructed to wash their hands regularly during the day and educated on its importance. Students showing signs of sickness should be taught how to properly cover their mouths and use tissue when sneezing. It’s important child care providers follow these same guidelines in the classroom. 

2. Classroom Cleanliness

child careGerms will inevitably enter a pre-K or school-age classroom. Child care providers should aim to keep the common areas as clean as possible, disinfecting toys, counters, and any other items shared among children. Those watching younger ages should pay particular attention to toys that children like to put in their mouth. 

3. Involve Parents

Child care professionals can’t stop the spread of flu alone, so they must work together with parents. For example, teachers can encourage parents to find alternate day care arrangements for the child if they’re showing early signs of the flu or has a sick family member. Further, parents can be reminded of the importance of diet and rest in keeping their child’s immune system healthy through flu season. 

4. Protect Themselves 

Early childhood caregivers should protect themselves from the flu, as well. Outside of following the same hygiene regimen they expect of students, teachers can consider the flu shot for added protection. Because the lead child care provider comes in contact with all students, the developed immunity can prevent an additional avenue for the disease to spread.

No one wants to see their child sick, so parents and child care providers must join forces to halt the spread of the flu. Following these few simple hygiene tips makes the infection much easier to control and improves your child’s daycare experience. For a healthy and educational child care services, schedule a tour of Imagination Childcare Academy in Rochester, NY, today. Reach their staff by phone at (585) 413-3948 or online.

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